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Amoeba Skylight

This custom powdercoated aluminum skylight was constructed to follow the lines of a doubly-curved studio addition. Two motorized, operable glass skylights are framed by four curved polycarbonate panes. The ample lighting creates an environment suitable for a lush garden to screen the kitchen from the gallery and dining area.

Cookston Kitchen Island

A sliding cantilevered countertop, the 3" deep quartz conceals a custom steel rail & roller bearing structure which allows the top to slide from side to side with minimal noise and effort. Soft positive brakes cushion the travel at end positions. Structural steel frame embedded in lower casework to support the additional weight and movement.

Design: Colleen Wittman, Scott Newland, DDF

Fabrication, Installation: DDF

Exploratorium Tidal Gates

Serving the purpose of both entry gates and a museum exhibit at the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in San Francisco, the waterjet cut imagery depicts the tidal patterns of May 1969, the date of the opening of the Museum. Unique features include no-header frames, ADA automated compliance, cast silicone custom glazing in custom stainless clip system. Of formed, welded, milled and painted mild steel, stainless steel custom hardware.

Baker Shoji Wall

Ten aluminum shoji screens on a stainless steel track system conceal the client's kitchen. The infill screens are made of fiberglass and bamboo, allowing for some transparency to the appliances beyond.

Design: David Baker, DDF

Fabrication: DDF

Installation: DDF

Sabin Murphy Counter

A stainless steel drop-leaf counter. With a custom support arm and hinge, it easily stows away when not in use.

Dolby Child Gates

Four gates to secure the client's interior residential stairs for child safety. These gates are steel construction with custom hinges and latches, with milling and powdercoating to closely match the existing stair banister design, color, and spacing.